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Is ADXRS649 suitable for measuring angular velocity (spin) of the tennis ball?

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The user inquires about the suitability of the ADXRS649 gyro for measuring the angular velocity of a tennis ball on a spring, which rotates at 10,000 to 20,000 degrees/second with linear acceleration of 100 to 400g. The final answer confirms the gyro can handle angular rates up to ±14,000dps but does not address the high linear acceleration. No specific model configurations or workarounds are provided.
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Category: Datasheet/Specs
Product Number: ADXRS649

Hello, 

We are developing an indoor tennis gaming device. The device looks like a tennis ball on spring. The ball after the shot flies for 0.3s and then returns back. We are interested in measuring the angular velocity of the ball during the first 10ms after the racquet touched the ball at least once per millisecond.  A +-10% error is ok for us.

During the target 10ms period the ball rotates somewhere in between 10000..20000 degrees/second and has linear acceleration 100..400g.

Is ADXRS649 a good fit for our use case? Or it won't work in such tough conditions? 

Best regards,